IDSA liaison to ACIP, Flor Munoz, MD, FIDSA, questions the ACIP’s proposed decision to change the schedule for newborn hepatitis b vaccinations.

Hey #PedsID fam- what are you doing to support hcwvshunger? I just made my 3rd donation. Feedthechildren.com has an 8x match…. Or consider the chicagosfoodbank.org #KidVengers hcwvshunger.org

Calling all #KidVengers 🦄 - Donation matching!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

5 years ago I started a team competition on Twitter to raise $ to fight hunger. @tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million! Competition starts tomorrow, join us? HCWvsHunger.org

Join us on November 5th at 1:30 pm ET for SHEA's Raising the Bar: How to Advocate for Resources for Effective Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Teams. Register here: bit.ly/48XKVJC

The always amazing @drjudystone.bsky.social and Dr. Judith Feinberg just published an important piece on why it is critical for healthcare providers under the age of 65 years to be vaccinated against COVID19.

We want your ideas for IDWeek 2026 sessions! Now is your chance to share either a full session proposal, which includes potential moderators, speakers and more, or simply a quick topic idea. Session suggestions are due this Friday, Oct. 31: https://bit.ly/43u2j4Y

Univ of Chicago PedsID trainees and graduates representing at #IDWeek2025

For almost 40 years, International Infection Prevention Week has showcased the importance of stopping the spread of infections. Thank you to all our infection preventionist SHEA members for your dedication and leadership in keeping healthcare safe!

🎤 What is Hamilton star Javier Muñoz’s go-to karaoke song? (Spoiler: it’s a classic.) Hear why he’s excited to be part of #IDWeek2025 and why he has faith in ID professionals everywhere. Watch Javier host and perform at the IDWeek Opening Plenary TODAY at 3:45pm ET: https://bit.ly/4nZZhOj

Thanks for compiling this for the team! Can’t wait to check out the amazing stuff going on at #UchicagoID

Starting #IDWeek2025 with the great pediatric ID debates in Mano-a-Mano!

Vaccines are safe and effective. Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support. When you want information, ask your doctor. It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

Absolutely incredible piece about Dr. Baker, her patience and persistence, and the potential for a GBS vaccine to save thousands of newborns worldwide. An inspiring and hopeful read - highly recommend for all 💕

As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi

The irony of taking my CITI training about Financial Conflicts of Interest, learning about “then”(1995) and “now” (2011) instead of “now” being 2025, with new (conflicted) ACIP installed and president launching perfume line….

Senate switchboard (202) 224-3121 Please stand with @ameracadpeds.bsky.social to protect kids’ health #PedSky #DFTBA @pidsociety.bsky.social

Kinda seems like we're going to need a lot more pediatric ID specialists in the near future. The meetID program introduces premed/med students and residents to careers in peds ID, offers complimentary reg + travel stipend for IDWeek. Apply by June 30. #IDSky pidsfoundation.org/awards/meeti...

North Carolina is reporting its first case of measles in a child visiting the state. Duke Children's pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Ibukun Kalu answers some of the most common questions from families about protecting children from measles. #Measles

In the latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social, the BALANCE trial comparing 7 days of antibiotic treatment with 14 days of treatment in patients with bloodstream infection is explained. Access the article for free: nej.md/DrG19

Chicago #NoKings protest

The ACIP, before and after

PIDS has issued a statement regarding the unprecedented firing of all 17 current members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices. "Removing vaccine experts from developing thoughtful policy will harm all Americans, particularly our children." #IDSky pids.org/2025/06/10/p...

Today RFK Jr. fired every member of ACIP, the CDC committee that makes vaccine recommendations. Children will die. This is not ok. Lindsey Graham enabled this.

Secretary Kennedy’s allegations about the integrity of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are completely unfounded and will have a significant negative impact on Americans of all ages. Our statement: bit.ly/3SGaDcb

Upcoming Project First Line Webinar: May 15th, 11am ET. CME credit. To register: edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-...

Check this out: Infectious Diseases 2 is in room 328 from 1-2:30pm HT here at #pas2025! PIDS member Jennifer Read co-moderates presentations from members Dr. Emma Mohr (Univ of WI) on Zika-exposed infants and Dr. Jessica Snowden (Univ of TN) on SARS-CoV-2 RECOVER-Pediatrics Study Findings.

📅 Mark your calendars! Dr. Colleen Kelley (HIVMA Chair + Emory Infectious Diseases specialist) will testify before Congress on Wednesday, April 9 to advocate for continued funding in HIV care, prevention, and research. Watch live: bit.ly/4ldwVim #SaveHIVFudning #EndHIVEpidemic #TheFightForOurLives

Sadly, this post from @theonion.com is quite believable….

My first post on BlueSky, I could not access the same handle as my X (someone hacked into that one): So it's @peterhotez for X and @peterhotezmdphd for BlueSky I'm a pediatric-vaccine scientist based in Houston TX at our Texas Medical Center

My wife’s (the ID doc) favorite sign from today in Chicago.

This 👇 "Reimagining public health is essential. But tearing it down with no plan to rebuild isn’t transformation. It’s sabotage." via @kkjetelina.bsky.social yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/why-we-kee...

We cannot do the complex and serious work of protecting Americans from infectious diseases amid this chaos and confusion. Our statement on April 1 HHS Job Cuts: www.idsociety.org/news--public...

These are the divisions eliminated in CDC. Apparently the man who claims he’s going to address chronic conditions does not want smoking or miner’s health addressed, or lead poisoning, to name just a few. Because he’s not really trying to address chronic illness. He just wants to remove vaccines.

Great way to start the week: Children’s Hospital Association Quality Leaders sharing “one thing I love about my job”- I’m filled with optimism, gratitude, comaraderie, and support in the struggle to make things better for our patients, families, staff and communities.

Love that #PedsID is so collegial that email to list-serv advertising an academic position included the option from Division Chief to “text or call me at ###” if you are interested! PedsID is the best bunch of folks work with even when the world’s on fire @nationwidekids.bsky.social

I stand in solidarity with all of my colleagues who do health equity research. This work matters for the communities we serve. This week has been catastrophic for grant cancelations and our communities are hurting terribly. Please share and stand with us in solidarity.

Last Friday, 1,000 more NIH biomedical research projects were defunded with no notice Here’s a word cloud of canceled grants, based on their titles

Some favorites from today’s #StandUpforScience in #LA

#standupforscience2025 ・ #sciencenotsilence ・ #scienceforall

Favorite sign seen at the Stand Up for Science rally in Chicago thus far? GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUNDING

LIVE STREAM UP! m.twitch.tv/standupforsc...

Stand up for science! Atlanta is standing up! #standupforscience2025

Science not silence! Standing up with colleagues at the Texas Medical Center today @standupforscience.bsky.social

Breaking news: Thousands of researchers and their supporters, including recently fired federal workers, have gathered across the U.S. in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration. scim.ag/41zlPv4

Houston, Texas Stand Up for Science!

Officemate field trip (+ lots more MIT folks) to the #standupforscience rally in Boston this afternoon